The Godfather
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The Godfather
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Peter and Andrew tackle Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 masterpiece The Godfather, exploring why it's widely considered the greatest film ever made. They analyze the film's unique structure following Michael's transformation, discuss Marlon Brando's iconic performance, and examine how the movie merges pulpy crime action with profound themes about family, power, and the American Dream.
In their remake scenarios, they face their most ambitious challenge: How do you remake perfection? Could it work as a family farm drama? What would a no-budget version focus on? Would it be better as a prestige TV series?
Plus, they celebrate their 10th episode with special awards for their favorite films so far. The hosts also share their current viewing habits, including Full House and Roofman, while referencing The Godfather Part II, Succession, The Sopranos, King Lear, The Freshman, Identity Thief, The Outfit, Shark Tales, and various crime classics in their discussion and 10-episode retrospective.
Topics covered: Perfect screenplay structure, Italian-American representation, the corruption of power, family loyalty vs. moral compromise, and what makes a film objectively great versus personally meaningful.